Covid-19, XEC

The New XEC Covid Strain Is Sweeping The UK — Here Are The Symptoms To Watch For
A new Covid-19 variant has been spreading throughout Europe, and now, according to the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA), cases are soaring across the UK, too. The new variant is known as “XEC” and,
COVID-19 XEC variant spreading throughout US. What you need to know
The CDC's Nowcast data tracker, which displays COVID-19 estimates and projections for two-week periods, reflected that the KP.3.1.1 variant accounted for 57.2% of positive infections, followed by XEC at 10.7% in the two weeks starting on Sept. 29 and ending on Oct. 12.
COVID-19 XEC Variant: Symptoms to Watch for as Virus Surges
XEC has become the second most prevalent strain in the country, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ), representing more than 1 in 10 cases. But what are the symptoms of XEC and how does it differ to previous strains?
What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant?
XEC is on track to become the new dominant COVID-19 strain this winter. Yale and New Haven experts weigh in on why you should still get the new vaccine even though it may be less effective at neutralization because it is a recombinant variant.
Covid XEC variant: What are the symptoms of new virus strain?
It is thought the XEC strain is more transmissible due to its numerous mutations, and presents symptoms similar to those of other Covid variants including tiredness, headaches, a sore throat and high temperatures.
Rising Covid admissions could be linked to XEC variant - key symptoms to spot
The UK is continuing to witness a surge in Covid cases, and there are four key symptoms to watch out for. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported that the XEC strain of coronavirus, a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP. 3.3 variants, is spreading across the country.
COVID XEC: What are the symptoms of the new variant and will the updated vaccine protect you? What to know
A new variant of COVID called XEC — a combination of two Omicron subvariants — is spreading in the middle of flu season.
Covid XEC strain, flu and RSV symptoms to watch out for as 'tripledemic' hits UK
Brits are being urged to brace themselves for a 'tripledemic' of Covid, flu, and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). And people, especially those who are clinically more vulnerable, to get vaccinated against them.
XEC poised to become dominant COVID variant: Preprint study
New preprint study shows COVID-19 variant XEC is expected to surpass KP.3.1.1 as most dominant circulating variant, with higher infectivity and immune evasion.
New XEC Covid strain 'symptoms to spot' as UK hospital admission rise
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported that the XEC strain of coronavirus, a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.
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Four symptoms of new XEC Covid variant to spot as admission rates rise
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What is the new XEC strain of COVID-19 and is it in Arizona?
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